Affordable Homeownership Development

The City of Greenville, North Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified for-profit and nonprofit developers and builders to develop affordable, sustainable, and energy-efficient single-family homes on city-owned land in the West Greenville revitalization area. The procurement aims to create housing opportunities for households earning up to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI), with a requirement that at least 60% of homes be sold to households earning 80% AMI or less. The city has identified 23 buildable lots ranging from 0.12 to 7.72 acres, primarily zoned for residential use (R6). Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, considering developer experience (30 points), financial feasibility (15 points), project design (10 points), marketing plan (10 points), project timeline (5 points), affordability compliance (5 points), local hiring initiatives (15 points), and references (10 points). Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by 5:00 PM that same day. Proposal responses are due February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, limited to twenty pages excluding cover letters and appendices. The contract term is set for a maximum of twelve months, with an anticipated notice to proceed during the week of April 13, 2026.

The procurement includes specific requirements for vendor participation, with mandatory compliance with the City's Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program. The city has established aspirational goals of 4% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 4% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation for professional services. All developers must register as city vendors and ensure subcontractors are registered prior to contract award. Vendors are required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and comply with e-Verify requirements and Title VI nondiscrimination provisions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the proposal must include detailed information on affordability covenants, marketing strategies, financing capacity, local hiring plans, and homeowner references. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate contract terms with selected developers, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. The ultimate goal is to create high-quality, affordable housing that supports the economic development and revitalization of the West Greenville area.